2 Samuel 10:12

New International Reader's Version

Be strong. Let’s be brave as we fight for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what he thinks is best.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 10:11

He said, “Suppose the Arameans are too strong for me. Then you must come and help me. But suppose the Ammonites are too strong for you. Then I’ll come and help you.

2 Samuel 15:26

But suppose he says, ‘I am not pleased with you.’ Then I accept that. Let him do to me what he thinks is best.”

1 Chronicles 19:13

Be strong. Let’s be brave as we fight for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what he thinks is best.”

2 Chronicles 32:7

“Be strong. Be brave. Don’t be afraid. Don’t lose hope. The king of Assyria has a huge army with him. But there’s a greater power with us than there is with him.

Nehemiah 4:14

I looked things over. Then I stood up and spoke to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people. I said, “Don’t be afraid of your enemies. Remember the Lord. He is great and powerful. So fight for your families. Fight for your sons and daughters. Fight for your wives and homes.”

Nehemiah 4:8

All of them made evil plans to come and fight against Jerusalem. They wanted to stir up trouble against it.

Esther 4:16

“Go. Gather together all the Jews who are in Susa. And fast for my benefit. Don’t eat or drink anything for three days. Don’t do it night or day. I and my attendants will fast just as you do. Then I’ll go to the king. I’ll do it even though it’s against the law. And if I have to die, I’ll die.”

Job 1:21

He said, “I was born naked. And I’ll leave here naked. The Lord has given, and the Lord has taken away. May the name of the Lord be praised.”

Numbers 13:20

How is the soil? Is it rich land or poor land? Are there trees in it or not? Do your best to bring back some of the fruit of the land.” It was the season for the first ripe grapes.

1 Corinthians 16:13

Be on your guard. Remain strong in the faith. Be brave.

Deuteronomy 31:6

Be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid of them. Don’t be terrified because of them. The Lord your God will go with you. He will never leave you. He’ll never desert you.”

Deuteronomy 31:7

Then Moses sent for Joshua. Moses spoke to him in front of all the Israelites. He said, “Be strong and brave. You must go with these people. They are going into the land the Lord promised to give to their people of long ago. You must divide it up among them. They will each receive their share.

Hebrews 11:33

Because of their faith they took over kingdoms. They ruled fairly. They received the blessings God had promised. They shut the mouths of lions.

Hebrews 13:6

So we can say boldly, “The Lord helps me. I will not be afraid. What can mere human beings do to me?” (Psalm 118:6,7)

Joshua 1:18

Suppose people question your authority. And suppose they refuse to obey anything you command them to do. Then they will be put to death. Just be strong and brave!”

Joshua 1:9

Here is what I am commanding you to do. Be strong and brave. Do not be afraid. Do not lose hope. I am the Lord your God. I will be with you everywhere you go.”

Judges 10:15

But the Israelites replied to the Lord, “We have sinned. Do to us what you think is best. But please save us now.”

1 Samuel 14:12

The men in the Philistine camp shouted to Jonathan and the young man carrying his armor. They said, “Come on up here. We’ll teach you a thing or two.” So Jonathan said to the young man, “Climb up after me. The Lord has handed them over to Israel.”

1 Samuel 14:6

Jonathan spoke to the young man carrying his armor. He said, “Come on. Let’s go over to the camp of those fellows who aren’t circumcised. Perhaps the Lord will help us. If he does, it won’t matter how many or how few of us there are. That won’t keep the Lord from saving us.”

1 Samuel 17:32

David said to Saul, “Don’t let anyone lose hope because of that Philistine. I’ll go out and fight him.”

1 Samuel 3:18

So Samuel told him everything. He didn’t hide anything from him. Then Eli said, “He is the Lord. Let him do what he thinks is best.”

1 Samuel 4:9

Philistines, be strong! Fight like men! If you don’t, you will come under the control of the Hebrews. You will become their slaves, just as they have been your slaves. Fight like men!”